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Index.......................................................4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction ...........................................23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction.........................................24
Protecting the environment ...................24
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ...............24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................25
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR code for rescue card ........................ 29
Data storage .......................................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance...........................................32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Door control panel ................................. 38
Overhead control panel .........................39
Safety...................................................40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 54
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 60
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................68
Opening and closing...........................70
SmartKey ............................................... 70
Doors ..................................................... 76
Trunk ..................................................... 78
Side windows ......................................... 82
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel ...................................................... 86
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....91
Correct driver's seat position ................91
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 96
Mirrors ................................................... 97
Memory function ................................. 100
Lights and windshield wipers..........101
Exterior lighting ................................... 101
Interior lighting .................................... 104
Replacing bulbs ................................... 105
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control.................................111
Overview of climate control systems ... 111
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 116
Air vents .............................................. 121
Driving and parking..........................122
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 122
Driving ................................................. 122
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 130
Automatic transmission ....................... 131
Refueling ............................................. 139
Parking ................................................ 142
Driving tips .......................................... 145
Driving systems ................................... 150
On-board computer and displays....178
Important safety notes ........................ 178
Displays and operation ........................ 178
Menus and submenus ......................... 181
Display messages ................................ 193
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 220
Multimedia system...........................231
General notes ...................................... 231
Important safety notes ........................ 231
Function restrictions ............................ 231
Operating system ................................ 232
Stowage and features......................239
Loading guidelines ............................... 239
Stowage areas ..................................... 239
2Contents

Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 161
Performance Seat ............................ 95
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system
General Information .......................161
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 190
AMG Performance exhaust sys-
tem..................................................... 128
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray............................................... 246
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter)..................................................187
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)..................................................186
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........264
Driving abroad ............................... 265
Hiding a service message .............. 264
Information about Service ............. 265
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 265
Service message ............................ 264
Special service requirements ......... 265
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ...........................................68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 187
Display message ............................ 209
Function/notes............................. 173
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 184
Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 206
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)............... 265
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function).................................... 127
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 101
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 134
Changing gear ............................... 134
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 131
Drive program ................................ 135
Drive program display .................... 131
Driving tips .................................... 134
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 129
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 130
Emergency running mode.............. 139
Engaging drive position .................. 133
Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 132
Engaging reverse gear ................... 132
Engaging the park position ............ 132
Holding the vehicle stationary on
uphill gradients .............................. 135
Kickdown ....................................... 135
Manual shifting .............................. 137
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 190
Overview ........................................ 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 126
Selector lever ................................ 133
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 137
Transmission position display ........ 133
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 131
Transmission positions .................. 134
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Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode.......................................139
B
Back button....................................... 232
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 205
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 281
Display message ............................ 208
Important safety notes .................. 279
Jump starting ................................. 282
Replacing ....................................... 281
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Display message ............................ 210
Notes/function .............................. 174
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........235
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 236
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Telephony ...................................... 235
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 199
Notes ............................................. 322
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Replacing bulbs .............................107
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 204
Brakes
ABS ..................................................61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 322
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 63
Display message............................ 194
EBD .................................................. 67
Hill start assist ............................... 126
HOLD function ............................... 158
Important safety notes .................. 147
Maintenance .................................. 148
Parking brake ................................ 143
Riding tips ...................................... 147
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/notes................................ 63
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 273
see Flat tire
see Tow-starting
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 33
Buttons on the steering wheel......... 179
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 265
Carpets .......................................... 272
Display ........................................... 270
Exhaust pipe .................................. 270
Exterior lights ................................ 269
Gear or selector lever .................... 271
Interior ........................................... 270
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 270
Power washer................................ 266
Rear view camera .......................... 269
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Roof lining ...................................... 272
Seat belt ........................................ 271
Seat cover .....................................271
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 271
Trim pieces ....................................271
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ...........................................268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 269
Wooden trim .................................. 271
Cargo compartment enlargement... 242
Cargo tie down rings......................... 243
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
CD player (on-board computer)........185
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 189
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Change of address.............................. 26
Change of ownership.......................... 26
Changing a wheel
Wheels and tires ............................ 311
Child
Restraint system .............................. 56
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Top Tether .......................................57
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors .......................................60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 54
Cigarette lighter................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ...........................269
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 112
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 114
Controlling automatically ...............117
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116
Defrosting the windows ................. 119
Defrosting the windshield .............. 118
General notes ................................ 111
Indicator lamp ................................ 117
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 115
Maximum cooling .......................... 119
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 113
Overview of systems ......................111
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 117
Refrigerant ..................................... 324
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 324
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ......................121
Setting the airflow ......................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 117
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 120
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 120
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 119
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 118
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Combination switch.......................... 102
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 258
Calling up ....................................... 258
Magnetic field zone maps .............. 258
Setting ...........................................258
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)...............................190
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 204
Replacing bulbs .............................106
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ..................................................95
M
M+S tires............................................ 292
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 267
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Inserting .......................................... 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Removing .........................................72
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 77
Memory card (audio).........................185
Memory function............................... 100
Mercedes me connect
Call priority ....................................251
Display message ............................ 199
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 251
Downloading routes ....................... 254
General notes ................................ 248
Geo fencing ................................... 254
Info call button .............................. 250
Mercedes-Benz emergency call ..... 249
Recovering a stolen vehicle ........... 253
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 253
Roadside Assistance call button .... 250
Search & Send ............................... 252
Self-diagnosis ................................ 248
Speed alert ....................................254
System .......................................... 248
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 255
Vehicle remote locking .................. 253
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 252
Message memory (on-board com-
puter)..................................................193
Messages
see Display messages
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 235
Connecting (device manager) ........236
Frequencies ................................... 317
Installation ..................................... 317
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 185
Transmission output (maximum) .... 317
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)...........................................72
MOExtended tires.............................. 275
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 314
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle ......................... 312
Removing a wheel .......................... 313
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 312
MP3
Operation ....................................... 185
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................181
Permanent display ......................... 189
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 179
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................232
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................231
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Specialist workshop............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 189
Digital ............................................ 183
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 178
Selecting the display unit ............... 188
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................66
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Standing lamps
Display message ............................205
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Start-off assist
Activating ....................................... 160
Important safety notes .................. 159
Start/Stop button
Removing ....................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 125
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine)................................ 124
STEER CONTROL.................................. 68
Steering
Display message ............................ 218
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (manually)........................ 96
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 179
Cleaning ......................................... 271
Important safety notes .................... 96
Paddle shifters ............................... 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters........ 137
Stopwatch (RACETIMER)................... 191
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 240
Armrest (under) ............................. 241
Center console .............................. 240
Center console (rear) ..................... 241
Cup holders ................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 240
Glove box ....................................... 240
Important safety information ......... 239
Map pockets .................................. 241
Stowage net ................................... 241
Stowage net....................................... 241
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor.................................................... 243
Summer tires..................................... 292
Sun visor............................................ 246
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 161
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off................................................. 120
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 237
T
Tachometer........................................ 178
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 205
see Lights
Tailgate
Limiting the opening angle ............... 81
Obstruction detection...................... 78
Opening dimensions ...................... 325
Opening/closing automatically
from outside .................................... 79
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 319
Information .................................... 317
Tires/wheels ................................. 315
Vehicle data ................................... 325
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 186
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 235
Authorizing a mobile phone via the
device manager (connecting) ......... 236
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 236
18Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
CSteering wheel paddle shift-ers137
DCombination switch102

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
CMultifunction display181
DMultimedia system display

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press and hold the
3buttonCfor approx. one second.A visual and audible alarm is triggered if thealarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate:press3buttonCagain.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-functionor KEYLESS‑GO
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-cle occupants coming into contact with parts ofthe vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.The restraint system can also reduce the forcesto which vehicle occupants are subjected duringan accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work inconjunction with each other. They can onlydeploy their protective function if, at all times, allvehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly(Ypage 43)
Rhave the seat and head restraint adjustedproperly (Ypage 91)
As the driver, you also have to make sure thatthe steering wheel is adjusted correctly.Observe the information relating to the correctdriver's seat position (Ypage 91).
You also have to make sure that an air bag caninflate properly if deployed (Ypage 45).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seatbelt. As an additional safety device, the air bagincreases the level of protection for vehicleoccupants in the event of an accident. For exam-ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protectionoffered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bagsare not deployed. When an accident occurs, onlythe air bags that increase protection in that par-ticular accident situation are deployed. How-ever, seat belts and air bags generally do notprotect against objects penetrating the vehiclefrom the outside.
Information on restraint system operation canbe found under "Triggering of the EmergencyTensioning Devices and air bags" (Ypage 52).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information onchildren traveling with you in the vehicle as wellas on child restraint systems (Ypage 54).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even
fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify components of therestraint system to accommodate a person withdisabilities, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details. USA only: for furtherinformation contact our Customer AssistanceCenter at 1-800 FOR-MERCEDES(1‑800‑367‑6372).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only usedriving aids which have been approved specifi-cally for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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Safety

seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fas-tened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are not fastened, a warningtone sounds. A warning tone also sounds withincreasing intensity for 60 seconds or until thedriver or front passenger have fastened theirseat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten theirseat belts during the journey, the seat belt warn-ing is activated again.
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec-ognized by the AIRBAG marking.
An air bag complements the correctly fastenedseat belt. It is no substitute for the seat belt. Theair bag provides additional protection in appli-cable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. Thedifferent air bag systems function independ-ently from one another (Ypage 52).
However, no system available today can com-pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injurycaused by an air bag due to the high speed atwhich the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
Rare sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
Rfollow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
RAdjust the seats properly before beginningyour journey. Always make sure that the seatis in an almost upright position. The center ofthe head restraint must support the head atabout eye level.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger seatsas far back as possible. The driver's seat posi-tion must allow the vehicle to be driven safely.
ROnly hold the steering wheel on the outside.This allows the air bag to be fully deployed.
RAlways lean against the backrest while driv-ing. Do not lean forward or lean against thedoor or side window. You may otherwise be inthe deployment area of the air bags.
RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in frontof the seat. Do not put your feet on the dash-board, for example. Your feet may otherwisebe in the deployment area of the air bag.
RFor this reason, always secure persons lessthan 5 ft (1.50 m) tall in suitable restraint sys-tems. Up to this height, the seat belt cannotbe worn correctly.
If a child is traveling in your vehicle, alsoobserve the following notes:
RAlways secure children under twelve years ofage and less than 5 ft (1.50m)tall in suitablechild restraint systems.
RChild restraint systems should be installed onthe rear seats.
ROnly secure a child in a rearward-facing childrestraint system on the front-passenger seatwhen the front-passenger front air bag isdeactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator lamp is permanently lit, the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated(Ypage 41).
RAlways observe the instructions and safetynotes on the "Occupant Classification System(OCS)" (Ypage 47) and on "Children in thevehicle" (Ypage 54) in addition to the childrestraint system manufacturer's installationand operating instructions.
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